CVE-2023-21591: Adobe InDesign Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Published Jan 13, 2023
·Updated
Adobe InDesign version 18.0 (and earlier), 17.4 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Adobe InDesign>=17.0<=17.4
Adobe InDesign=18.0
macOS
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Jan 13, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the CVE ID for this vulnerability?
The CVE ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-21591.
2
What is the severity rating of CVE-2023-21591?
The severity rating of CVE-2023-21591 is medium (5.5).
3
Which versions of Adobe InDesign are affected by CVE-2023-21591?
Adobe InDesign version 18.0 (and earlier) and 17.4 (and earlier) are affected by CVE-2023-21591.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2023-21591?
CVE-2023-21591 could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory and bypass mitigations such as ASLR.
5
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-21591?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2023-21591 requires user interaction.